I don't believe that this school deserves the amount of trash talk it is getting. Yes students get a lot of work, and some struggle. If you actually put more thought into the ridiculous things you post, the thought that sailing through middle school and high school isn't a good thing. Struggling is
... Read more what prepares you for what is next. This forum is chock full of lies and slander. For all the parents with a complete outside view, no matter what you think you know, it's probably wrong. If you really hate the school that much, nobody said you have to come here. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/02/09
Ranney School is a wonderful place where everyone knows your child and education is unparallel in the area. I see my daugther confidently attacking math problems, going over the moon in science and computer lab and getting exposure through language program (french and mandarin chinese) to the magic of
... Read more the world outside of my county and US. Staff has very high expectations from Every child and motivation to learn is fantastic - it is enviroment where cool kid is a outstanding student and sky is the limit. It has been a pleasure watching my daughter absorbing and learning and asking and becoming a child me and my husband dreamed to have. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
My child is in the Upper School, and it's a wonderful place. In fact, my older children are Ranney grads, and I can see how the quality of the teaching staff has improved significantly over the past few years. I find the administration supportive, accessible, and fair. The college office, however,
... Read more is amazing--they work to find the right fit for your child. Not every kid is a superstar in my child's class, but there are a lot of top kids in every class. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/24/09
The administration is ruining a potentially outstanding school. Teachers who genuinely care about their students are abused; hence, there is a high turnover. Why do you think they don't post individual teacher bios on their website? Ultimately, unrealistic expectations are placed on teachers and coaches
... Read more by administrators who lack the credentials and academic background to manage an academic institution effectively. Although the class size is small, if your child is not academically disciplined or gifted, your child will struggle! If you think sending your child to this school will help them get into an ivy or top-notch college, think again. Check out each year's list of where graduates are going; it looks identical to most public school lists. The students are great kids, however, the sense of entitlement and the nonexistent follow-through of disciplinary policies eventually teaches them poor values and morals. I would never send my child here. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/10/09
I am an Alumni of the Ranney School. I believe many of the negative reviews posted in this discussion by current students tend to be quite skewed, as observing and qualifying a school whilst you attend the institution can lead to a distortion of the real value of the education you will gain during your
... Read more years there. Ranney gave me an education, that in comparison to friends who went to public, or even other private school is profoundly superior. When applying to college, just attending Ranney will give you a leg up on a competing application with identical statistics and attributes, where the other applicant went to another school. But perhaps the greatest strength of the Ranney Schhol is the makeup of the student body itself. Ranney was and continues to be one of the most diverse schools I have ever seen. Ranney produces worldly, sophisticated, and successful graduates. Read less
Posted by a other on 05/08/09
Excellent school. Would never send my child anywhere else. Teachers really care about students and their success. Classes are small, so a lot of attention is paid to each child.
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Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
My son is a freshman at Ranney. We selected Ranney School even though he was accepted to all private schools we applied to and we definitely had other options. I read negative comments before making a decision and was a bit apprehensive. However, mainly for logistical reasons, we chose Ranney and never
... Read more regretted it. In fact, when I read the same comments now, I can't believe they describe the same school my son is going to. But there is only one Ranney School in Tinton Falls so it must be it. Now more specific things. In my opinion one of the best Ranney qualities are teachers who love what they do and care about the students. We did not make any contributions to school yet my son has very good grades Also, look at the school campus. It is great. Dr. Sykoff is a passionate educator and exceptional administrator. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/16/08
My daughter entered Kindergarden last year without even knowing her alphabet. Within months she was reading beginners' books and by the end of the year, CHAPTER books! I was blown away by their excellent curriculum and teaching body. They teach at an advanced level, meaning 1st graders learn 2nd grade
... Read more concepts. Class sizes are small, about 13 kids per class. They treat children with respect, as if they were little adults and talk to them acknowledging their intelligence therefore encouraging mature thinking and behavior. I love everything about this school. It is very expensive, but worth every penny. Lunch is obligatory in school, which is my only problem, because the kids choose their food, basically with no supervision, and my daughter tends to overeat, so she's gaining weight. But that would be a problem in any school (even with no school!). If you can afford it, this is the best choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/04/08
I am currently a student at Ranney. I am entering my junior year, and I've attended the school for over 10 years. Reading many of these negative reviews, I can most certainly agree with all of them. Ranney is a highly overrated, intensely commercialized school intent on creating a facade of excellence
... Read more meanwhile charging top dollar for a sub par education. While the school does provide a rather comfortable atmosphere at times, there tends to be an awful lot of stress among students and teachers. It is true the teachers don't stay long. While the school may look good in comparison to others in terms of the number of courses and extracurriculars available, Ranney is not worth the tuition. There are many good things about the school, but the glaring cost of the tuition, compounded by Ranney's many drawbacks, greatly outweighs any reason to send your children. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/10/08
Ive been at ranney school for all my life. I am currently a junior. Over the course of my academic career at Ranney I have noticed the change in the learning quality and over all caring of the student body by the faculty. You will not get satisfactory teaching here and the tuition is completly ridiculous.
... Read more Do not send your children here for high school or middle school. Read less
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Tinton Falls schools — Ranney School is located at 235 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls NJ 07724. 235 Hope Rd is in the 07724 ZIP code in Tinton Falls, NJ Ranney School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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